This Fried Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta is out of this world delicious. First time I had it in a restaurant a few years back, I was hooked! Crispy baguette bread topped with sweet caramelized onions, fried goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze!
Bruschetta just has to be one of my all time favourite Appetizers to make and serve. It’s easy, generally quick and so versatile. I can’t express enough how delicious this was. I’m already looking forward to making them again really soon.
If you’ve never tired this type of goats cheese, you’ll really have to try it out. I have to say, I was a little sceptical about the fried cheese before I tried it a few years ago. But guess what? It’s so good! You’ll love it like we do. And if you do love goat cheese, check out my Cranberry and Pistachio Goat Cheese Ball!
What is This Bruschetta Recipe Like
- Difficulty – This is about a medium difficulty to make. There are three separate steps and it’s a good idea to try to get all ingredients ready at the same time.
- Taste – The caramelized onions are sweet, the cheese creamy and the bread is crispy. The balsamic glaze adds a great touch at the end!
- Serving – This recipe makes 8 bruschetta pieces. Note that in the recipe card at the end of the post you can adjust the serving size.
Ingredients
- Onion – I used a large white onion and it was halved and thinly sliced before cooking.
- Olive oil – This is used to cook the onions as well as to drizzle over the bread before crisping in the oven.
- Baguette bread – Any type of baguette or rustic loaf will work for this bruschetta.
- Goat cheese log – You should find this is most bigger main supermarkets. It will be with all the other cheese in the chiller section. It is a white cheese in the shape of a log.
- Egg – A beaten egg is used to dip the cheese in before adding the bread crumbs.
- Bread crumbs – I used fine bread crumbs for this recipe.
- Vegetable oil – 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- Balsamic glaze – Balsamic glaze is a reduction of balsamic vinegar. You can find it in the aisle with vinegar and oil in the supermarket.
NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Have ready a small baking tray or oven proof dish.
- Caramelize onions – First caramelize your onions. In a medium skillet set over a high heat add two tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onions and cook over high heat for about 3 – 5 minutes or until the onions have browned. Reduce heat to medium, stir well and continue to cook until the onions are completely soft and golden. This will take about 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the onions in the pan.
- Prepare cheese – Prepare your goats cheese rounds. Dip them in the beaten egg and then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat for all cheese and place them on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- Toast bread – While the onions are cooking, place the baguette slices in your baking dish and drizzle over remaining olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes or until crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook cheese – In a medium skillet set over medium to high heat and add the vegetable oil. Bring up to temperature and add the goat cheese rounds. Cook for about 2 minutes until you can see the bottom golden and crisp. Gently, flip all the cheese over and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble and serve – Top each bread slice with the onions, then place a goats cheese round on the top and drizzle with the Balsamic reduction. Best served immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Prep ahead – If you are planning to serve this at a party, ☑️ prep everything in advance. You can prep the cheese in the morning and the caramelized onions can be done up to about 5 days in advance.
- Be careful frying the cheese – Don’t have the stove too high, or the cheese could burn while cooking and then the cheese will split. Keep it nice and moderate and pay close attention to take it off the heat as soon as it’s golden in colour.
☑️ Learn more about How to Caramelize Onions in this post!
Substitutions
- Baguette bread – Alternatively, you can use any kind of rustic bread. Or you can even be extra fancy and make your own from my Baguette Bread recipe!
- Balsamic glaze – You can opt for a little drizzle of honey or even a dolip of jam.
- Additions – Add a little arugula for some freshness.
Serving
Serving – Serve these alongside other festive appetizers like the Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip, the Antipasto Christmas Wreath and a glass of Mulled Wine or Homamade Baileys Irish Cream!
Frequently Asked Questions
So you have to remove the rind off of Goat cheese before baking?
No, you do not have to remove the rind from Goat cheese before baking. It is completely edible. However, if you don’t like the texture, you can easily cut it off.
Can I use olive oil for frying?
Although you can use olive oil for frying, you won’t get your cheese as crispy. Olive oil doesn’t reach a good frying temperature so it’s best to use a vegetable oil like canola or sunflower oil.
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Fried Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Bruschetta
This Fried Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta is out of this world delicious. First time I had it was at a restaurant a few years back, I was hooked! Crispy baguette bread topped with sweet caramelized onions, fried goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze!
Servings: 8 bruschettas
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large onion halved and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 baguette cut into 8 slices on the diagonal
- 6 oz goats cheese log cut into 8 slices
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs fine
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- drizzle of Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Have ready a small baking tray or oven proof dish.
- First caramelize your onions. In a medium skillet set over a high heat add two tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onions and cook over high heat for about 3 – 5 minutes or until the onions have browned. Reduce heat to medium, stir well and continue to cook until the onions are completely soft and golden. This will take about 10 more minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the onions in the pan.
- Prepare your goats cheese rounds. Dip them in the beaten egg and then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat for all cheese and place them on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, place the baguette slices in your baking dish and drizzle over remaining olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes or until crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a medium skillet set over medium to high heat and add the vegetable oil. Bring up to temperature and add the goat cheese rounds. Cook for about 2 minutes until you can see the bottom golden and crisp. Gently, flip all the cheese over and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Top each bread slice with the onions, then place a goats cheese round on the top and drizzle with the Balsamic reduction. Best served immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Fried Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 217
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 325mg14%
Potassium 93mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 351IU7%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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